Indulge in the perfect comfort meal with my Creamy Chicken Tortellini Recipe. Tender chicken and cheese-filled tortellini come together in a luscious cream sauce, creating a satisfying dish that’s sure to please.

One-Pot Creamy Chicken Tortellini

There’s nothing quite like a warm and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and a rich, velvety cream sauce. This creamy chicken tortellini recipe is here to wrap you and your whole family in a blanket of deliciousness, providing a satisfying and hearty meal on a cold night. Indulge in the ultimate comfort food that will warm both your heart and your taste buds.

Why You’ll Love It

Quick – This meal is perfect for busy weeknights because it only takes 15 minutes!

No Chopping – Since we’re not using fresh vegetables in this recipe, no chopping is required!

One-Pan Meal – delicious dinner recipe without dirtying up a bunch of dishes!

Ingredients

Frozen Tortellini – Cheese-filled. Feel free to use fresh cheese tortellini if you prefer.
Alloutte or Boursin Cheese
Heavy cream plus extra if needed
Boneless skinless chicken breasts – cut into 1-inch cubes.
Jar of Sundried Tomatoes – If you can, get the already cut-up sundried tomatoes, it just makes it so much easier!
Frozen chopped spinach
Grated parmesan cheese – DO NOT buy the shelf-stable parmesan cheese! It just is not the same. Use the grated cheese from the cheese department. Or just buy a wedge of cheese and grate it yourself!
Lemon for zesting
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for searing

Tools

Large Skillet – I used my carbon steel skillet.

How to Make This Creamy Chicken Tortellini Recipe

Heat the Olive Oil

Start by heating up some olive oil in a nonstick pan over high heat. Get that pan nice and sizzling.

Brown the Chicken

Give the chicken a little TLC by seasoning it with salt and pepper. Once it’s all ready, gently place it in the pan. Let it hang out there and get a light brown color for about 3-4 minutes. We’re not aiming for total doneness here—just a touch of color. It’ll finish cooking later in the sauce.

Add the Cheese

Lower the heat to medium and add the Alloutte or Boursin Cheese. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to blend it in until it melts.

Add the Heavy Cream

Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. This should take around 45-60 seconds.

Throw in the Tomatoes and Tortellini

Throw in the sundried tomatoes and the cheesy tortellini. Cover with a lid and let it simmer undisturbed for about 4-5 minutes. If you feel like the sauce needs a little more oomph, add some more heavy cream—half a cup at a time. Check the tortellini after the sauce simmers to ensure it’s cooked al dente.

Toss in Spinach

Toss in chopped spinach and give it a good mix. Close the lid and let it cook for just a minute. Don’t let it cook for too long, or it can get mushy.

Sprinkle the Parmesan Cheese

Turn off the heat and immediately sprinkle in that parmesan cheese.

Finishing Touch

Before you dive into your tender tortellini, sprinkle on some lemon zest and a dash more black pepper. Oh, and don’t forget to grab a hunk of crusty bread to mop up all that creamy sauce!

Tips

If frozen veggies aren’t your thing, feel free to use fresh spinach instead!
To make this recipe even quicker, use rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken and either shred it or chop it and toss it into the creamy chicken pasta.
If you’re a spinach lover, use spinach tortellini instead of cheese-filled.
Want more hearty vegetables? Add some fresh broccoli florets or green beans!

Variations

Feel free to use tortellini stuffed with ANYTHING you like! I prefer keeping it simple and using just plain cheese. Additionally, you can use gnocchi for this!
Turn this into creamy tortellini soup by adding chicken broth and finishing with more heavy whipping cream!
Add a touch of heat by sprinkling some red pepper flakes.

Storage

Store leftover chicken tortellini in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. This meal also makes a great freezer dinner. Freeze in individual portions in airtight containers for up to 2 months.

Reheating

To reheat this meal, grab a saucepan and throw your meal in and cook until heated. Alternatively, you can pop your meal into the microwave and heat it up in 30-second intervals.